Neurodiversity
Organizations advancing opportunity, advocacy, independence, education, community, mental wellbeing, or family support for neurodiverse individuals.
Our giving
We’d rather do a few things well than many things thinly.
We look for capable organizations already doing the work, and give them room to keep doing it — while managing the Foundation so it can keep giving for generations.
Community
Organizations addressing human, community, educational, health, environmental, or other charitable needs where our support can make a practical difference.
Veterans
Organizations supporting the health, wellbeing, and transition of servicemembers, veterans, and military families.
How grants are selected
Intentional rather than transactional.
The Board evaluates charitable organizations based on mission alignment, a track record of results, financial discipline, and the ability to use Foundation resources effectively.
The Umbrella Foundation does not currently operate an open grant application process. Grantmaking priorities and recipients are determined by the Board.
$200,000+Given since 2014
28Organizations supported
3Focus areas
Selected grants
A sample of organizations we’ve supported.
Neurodiversity
- NEXT for AUTISMAutism research and support
- UC Davis MIND InstituteAutism research
- The Arc of the United StatesDisability rights
Veterans
- Navy SEAL FoundationSupport for veterans and military families
- Special Operations Warrior FoundationHonoring the fallen and supporting their families
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyFinancial stability for military members
- Veteran Golfers AssociationGolf tournaments and camaraderie for veterans
Community
- St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalChildren’s health
- Oakland ZooWildlife conservation and education
- Wikimedia FoundationFree access to knowledge
- Child Mind InstituteChildren’s mental health
A selection, not an exhaustive list, of the charitable organizations the Foundation has supported.